TCA Awards Grants

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Thoroughbred Charities of America has awarded $689,414 in grants to 69 approved Thoroughbred industry-related non-profits. Another $73,165 was expended through the Horses First Fund to aid in natural disaster relief efforts. The Horses First Fund was established by the Roth family’s LNJ Foxwoods in June 2016 in support of horse rescue efforts in Mercer County, Kentucky. To date, the Horses First Fund has expended nearly $100,000 in emergency relief for Thoroughbreds and their caretakers.

“Our grants and aid would not be possible without the generous support of our donors,” said Erin Crady executive director of TCA. “Our donors make our work possible and for that we are extremely grateful. We are also very proud of our 2018 approved grant recipients who work tirelessly on behalf of Thoroughbreds and backstretch and farm workers. We appreciate and applaud their tremendous efforts.”

TCA president Mike McMahon added, “I am particularly proud of our board, our staff, and our relationship with TOBA. TCA is a very agile force for good in the industry. As the only organization that supports approved aftercare, equine-assisted therapy and Thoroughbred incentive organizations, health and human service initiatives for backstretch and farm workers, and emergency relief efforts for Thoroughbreds in need, TCA is able to provide our industry with a safety net for both horses and people.”

TCA distributes grants to several categories of Thoroughbred-related nonprofits including retirement, rehabilitation and rehoming organizations; backstretch and farm employee programs; equine-assisted therapy programs; and research organizations. Grants are provided to organizations that successfully meet the criteria set forth in TCA’s annual grant application.

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